Ida L. Castro, Chairwoman
Alan Dexter Bowman
Josephine DiRienzo
Margaret E. L. Howard
Leo R. Vartan

A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Wednesday, February 27, 2002, in Trenton, New Jersey.

PRESENT: Chairwoman Ida L. Castro, Merit System Board Members, Alan Dexter Bowman, Josephine DiRienzo, Margaret E. L. Howard, and Leo R. Vartan; Barbara Bereski, Deputy Attorney General; and Henry Maurer, Director, Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations.

In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Chairwoman Ida L. Castro opened the meeting with the following statement:

Notice of this meeting was filed with the Secretary of State and sent to the Trentonian, Trenton Times, Courier-Post and Star Ledger on February 13, 2002, and posted at the Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.

It is noted that agenda item A-6 was considered at the conclusion of the Hearing Matters. After item A-19, the open session was recessed and, pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Merit System Board entered into Executive Session for the purpose of legal advice on the matter of A-6 German Naranjo. The Board subsequently reconvened the Public Meeting in order to render a decision in this matter.

All actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.

CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS
The Merit System Board recorded the following Confidential Appointments under N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4(h):

Beverly Koblentz appointed as a Confidential Secretary, Department of Law and Public Safety, effective January 26, 2002, salary of $50,000.00 per annum.

Margery M. DellaVecchia appointed as a Confidential Secretary, Department of Community Affairs, effective January 22, 2002, salary of $95,000.00 per annum.

Stephen L. Surovick appointed as a Confidential Assistant, Department of Community Affairs, effective January 22, 2002, salary of $37,000.00 per annum.

SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Valerie Bell
Vineland Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removal

In the Matter of Robert Franklin
Riverfront State Prison
Department of Corrections
Discrimination appeal

In the Matter of Beverly Gravely
Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women
Department of Corrections
Removals (2)

In the Matter of Tamra Marsh
Garden State Reception Youth Correctional Facility
Department of Corrections
Suspensions (2) and Removal

In the Matter of Margaret McGreevey
County of Hudson
Sheriff's Department
Removal

In the Matter of Linda Mingin
County of Cumberland
Board of Social Services
Resignation not in good standing

In the Matter of Juan Pabon
Jersey City School District
Release at the end of the working test period

In the Matter of Tracy Snyder
County of Burlington
Department of Emergency Management Services
Removal

In the Matter of Jacquelyn Stiehl
Department of Human Services
Removal

RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT

ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.

A-2 VINCENT BUCCI, WESLEY ROSAMILIA, ANDRE E. DAVIS (CONSOLIDATION)
Vincent Bucci, Wesley Rosamilia, and Andre E. Davis, County of Essex, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, good faith appeals of a layoff or demotion in lieu of layoff effective December 31, 1999 for reasons of economy and efficiency.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss the appeals with prejudice.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-3 MERCER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LAYOFFS
Various employees of the Mercer County Department of Public Safety appeal the good faith of their layoff or demotion in lieu of layoff, effective September 11, 1998 for reasons of economy and efficiency.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the layoffs.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-4 ELENA MCALLISTER, JANET COOK FLANNAGAN AND BARBARA CATLETT

Elena McAllister and Barbara Catlett, Head Nurses, at Southern State Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, resignations not in good standing effective October 15, 1994 and October 20, 1994 respectively, on the charge of being absent from duty for five or more consecutive business days without approval. Additionally both appellants also appeal denial of sick leave injury benefits. Janet Cook Flannagan, Pharmacy Assistant, Southern State Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, resignation not in good standing effective October 17, 1994, on the charge of being absent from duty for five or more consecutive business days without approval.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the resignations not in good standing and uphold the denial of sick leave injury benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.

A-5 ROBERT GREEN
Robert Green, Investigator I, Administrative Office of the Courts, Mercer Vicinage, Judiciary, six-day suspension on the charge of continuous disregard to follow office policy.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the six-day suspension.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-6 GERMAN NARANJO
German Naranjo appeals the removal of his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit (S9999V), Department of Corrections on the basis of an unsatisfactory employment history which adversely relates to the position sought.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal from the eligible list.

ACTION: The Merit System Board reversed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge and ordered the appellant's name to be
restored to the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit (S9999V).

A-7 SUZANNE G. POLKE
Suzanne G. Polke, Head Nurse, County of Monmouth, Department of Health Care Facilities, ten-day suspension on charges of failure or neglect to perform official duty, insubordination, and deficient or inefficient work performance reflecting discredit upon the employee, department or the County of Monmouth.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the ten-day suspension.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-8 LEIGH SHAW
Leigh Shaw, Principal Engineer Electrical, Division of Human Resources, Department of Transportation, three-month suspension on the charge of sexual harassment.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the three-month suspension to a six-month suspension and referral to the State Employee Advisory Service.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-9 BABATUNDE AIYENIGBA (CONSOLIDATION)
Babatunde Aiyenigba, Senior Medical Security Officer, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, (1) removal effective January 16, 2001, on the charge of sleeping while on duty; and (2) removal effective April 11, 2001, on the charges of insubordination.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Dismissed for failure to appear.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-10 SHERAN BUFFALOE
Sheran Buffaloe, Supervisor of Nursing Services, Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective April 19, 2000, on charges of insubordination and physical or mental abuse of a patient, client, resident, or employee, and conduct unbecoming a public employee.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-11 RONALD M. CARTON, JR.
Ronald M. Carton, Jr., Senior Correction Officer, Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, removal effective May 4, 2000, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and violation of rules regarding personal conduct: physical or mental abuse of an inmate, patient, client, resident or employee.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-12 ANTHONY DILLARD
Anthony Dillard, Senior Correction Officer, South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections, removal effective May 24, 1999, on charges of other sufficient cause regarding personal conduct, and falsification: Intentional misstatement of material fact in connection with work, employment, application, attendance, or in any record, report, investigation or other proceeding.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-13 LARRICK MCELROY
Larrick McElroy, Correction Officer Recruit, Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, removal effective October 6, 2000, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee, violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order, or administrative decision and actions involving criminal matters.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a six-month suspension.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-14 WILLIAM FORTE, JR.
William Forte, Jr., Senior Correction Officer, South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections, removal effective December 6, 2000, on charges of other sufficient cause and violation of rules regarding personal conduct.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-15 SHARON HOLT

Sharon Holt, Human Services Assistant, Woodbine Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective March 13, 2001, on the charge of conduct unbecoming a public employee.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a six-month suspension.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

A-16 PEARLIE KINCHEN
Pearlie Kinchen, Human Services Assistant, Vineland Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective February 3, 2000, on the charge of physical abuse of a client.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.

A-17 ROBERT LOCKETT
Robert Lockett, Industrial Manager 2, State Use Industries, A.C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, removal, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee, neglect of duty and misuse of public property, including motor vehicles.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.

A-18 CALVIN PARKMAN
Calvin Parkman, Police Officer, City of Newark, Police Department, 30-day suspension on charges of neglect of duty, care of property, negligent loss or damage of city issued equipment, and making a false statement. This matter was held over from the Merit System Board meeting of January 29, 2002.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 30-day suspension to a 15-day suspension.

ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge and reversed the 30-day suspension.

A-19 LONDELA BRYANT
Londela Bryant, Support Services Representative Trainee, Department of Transportation, release at the end of the working test period effective March 13, 2000. This matter was held over from the Merit System Board meeting of February 20, 2002.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the release at the end of the working test period.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge.

SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 DINA DIETZ
Dina Dietz, a Cottage Training Technician at Vineland Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-2 THERESA GLENN
Theresa Glenn, a Head Nurse - 12 Months at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, represented by Benjamin Spivack, Senior Staff Representative, CWA Local 1040, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted in part.

B-3 ELEANOR JONES
Eleanor Jones, a Family Service Specialist 2 with the Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-4 RUTH ANN LAPATNICK
Ruth Ann Lapatnick, Teacher 1, 12 Months, with the Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Adam M. Stengel, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-5 FONTINI LEFTDWRIGE
Fontini Leftdwrige, a Senior Correction Officer at Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Mark D. Kurdyla, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.

B-6 PAUL J. LITCHFIELD
Paul J. Litchfield, a Teacher 2 (12 Months) with East Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-7 JAMES SANCHEZ
James Sanchez, a Senior Correction Officer at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Department of Corrections, represented by D. Gayle Lofits, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted in part.

B-8 MICHAEL J. STRIPPOLI
Michael J. Strippoli, a Senior Correction Officer with Riverfront State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Mark D. Kurdyla, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-9 VIVIAN TINSON
Vivian Tinson, a former Cottage Training Technician at New Lisbon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Daniel B. Zonies, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-10 MAURICE A. WINFIELD
Maurice A. Winfield, a Senior Correction Officer with the Garden State Reception and Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, represented by Mark D. Kurdyla, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-11 LARRY KENNIE
Larry Kennie appeals the decision of the appointing authority to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999A), Township of Gloucester, on the basis of his failure to meet the residency requirement.

ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.

B-12 THOMAS C. LUCKEY
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services (HRIS) which found that it had not presented a sufficient basis to remove Thomas C. Luckey's name from the eligible list for Inspector, Fire Safety (S2000A) on the basis of an unsatisfactory employment record. Additionally, DCA's request for the removal of the appellant's name from the eligible list for Safety Inspector (S0552B), on the basis of his falsification of his preemployment application, has been referred to the Merit System Board for review.

ACTION: The Merit Board directed that the appellant's name be restored to the
eligible list for Inspector, Fire Safety (S2000A) and the February 16,
2000 certification be returned for proper disposition; and appellant's
name be removed from the eligible list for Safety Inspector (S0552B).

B-13 BEVERLY D. CONNELLY FIGUEROA
Beverly D. Connelly Figueroa, a Sheriff's Officer with the County of Union, represented by Carl Figueroa, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board (Board) for interim relief regarding her enrollment with the John H. Stamler Police Academy, Union County, and requests enforcement of a Board decision rendered on September 12, 2000.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that the request for interim relief
be dismissed as moot and request for enforcement be denied.

B-14 EVELYN MAGYAR
Evelyn Magyar, a Legal Secretary 1 with the Department of Law and Public Safety, appeals the determination of the Attorney General, stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a finding that she had been subjected to a violation of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-15 JANELLE SPEARMAN
Janelle Spearman, a Senior Correction Officer at East Jersey State Prison (EJSP), Department of Corrections (DOC), appeals the determination of the Director, Equal Employment Division (EED) with the DOC, stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a finding that she had been subjected to violations of the New Jersey State Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-16 NICHOLAS MELFI
The Department of Corrections petitions the Merit System Board to reconsider its final decision granting the appellant's appeal of his minor discipline charge.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.

B-17 SCOTT SISTA
Scott Sista, represented by Gregory A. Busch, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of its decision rendered June 12, 2001, upholding the removal of his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (M33382Z), City of Jersey City, due to unsatisfactory driving and employment records.

ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request for reconsideration.

B-18 WILLIAM C. WHITE, SR.
William C. White, Sr., formerly a Senior Correction Officer with the Garden State Reception and Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, represented by Michael K. Sharp, Executive Vice President, P.B.A. Local 105, petitions the Merit System Board (Board) for reconsideration of the Board's decision rendered on May 22, 2001, in which the Board upheld his removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this request be denied.

B-19 JUAN C. BETANCOURTH
Juan C. Betancourth, represented by Peter J. Cresci, Esq., requests that the Merit System Board review the certification of the list for Police Officer (S9999A), City of Bayonne, based on the fact that he received and passed medical and psychological examinations.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that the appellant be given an
appointment from the certification absent disqualification after an updated background check.

B-20 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (C6664A), ESSEX COUNTY
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Management Information Systems Specialist (C6664A), Essex County.

ACTION: The Merit System Board granted request for appointment waiver, but
accessed for the costs of the selection process in the amount of $2,048.

B-21 LARRY AUSTIN, ET AL.
Larry Austin, Karl Scheiner, and Paul Ward appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the open-competitive examination for Veteran's Service Officer (40109C), Passaic County.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.

B-22 CAROL BARR, ET AL.
Carol Barr, Lynette Benton, Kathleen Brown, William Davis, Asha Desai, Diana Ling, Kantilal Sharma and James Trussell appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the experience, or education and experience, requirements for the open-competitive examination for Administrative Analyst 4 (S6376B), Statewide.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.

B-23 DANILO BROCKA
Danilo Brocka appeals his ineligibility for the open-competitive examination for Examination Technician, Division of Motor Vehicles (S6342B).

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-24 EDDY CROSS
Eddy Cross appeals his ineligibility for the open-competitive examination for Management Improvement Specialist 1 (S6289A).

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.

B-25 SAMUEL A. DIFALCO, JR.
The Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection, requests that the minimum eligibility requirements be waived in order to effectuate a lateral title change and satisfy the open competitive requirements for a qualifying examination for Samuel A. DiFalco, Jr. for the title of Affirmative Action Officer 3.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this request be granted.

B-26 ANGELA S. FAGEN AND DARLA A. O'ROURKE
The Essex County appointing authority, on behalf of Angela S. Fagen and Darla A. O'Rourke, appeals the determinations of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Office Service Manager (PC0761B), Essex County.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.

B-27 DEBRA FUSCO
Debra Fusco appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution clause for education, she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 1 (PS9468K), Division of Family Development.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-28 R. GAYLE JONES
R. Gayle Jones appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Employee Benefits Specialist (PC1315B), Morris County.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.

B-29 JOHN JANUSZ
John Janusz appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 2 (PS9572U), Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.

B-30 ELLEN KELLEY
Ellen Kelley appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Management Improvement Specialist 2 (PS3438K), Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-31 KEVIN KERVATT
Phyllis Drouin, Acting Borough Clerk, Borough of Ogdensburg, on behalf of Kevin Kervatt, appeals Mr. Kervatt's ineligibility for the open-competitive examination for Fire Official (M2186C), Ogdensburg.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.

B-32 LISA D. LEWIS
Lisa D. Lewis appeals the determination by the Division of Selection Services, which found that, per the substitution clause for education, she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 4 (Data Processing) (PS4285K), Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-33 DONNA MAIORANA
Donna Maiorana appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that per the substitution for education, she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Purchasing Agent (PM1583B), Woodbridge Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-34 JULIA REARDON
Julia Reardon appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution clause for education, she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 3 (PS2570K), Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-35 MARIE REESE
Marie Reese appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Construction Code Inspector (PS2998D), Department of Community Affairs.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-36 JASON TESAURO
Jason Tesauro appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the educational requirements for the open competitive examination for Senior Zoologist, Non-Game (S0716C).

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.

B-37 JOHN TOMASKO
John Tomasko appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open-competitive examination for Public Health Investigator (M4033C), North Arlington Borough.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-38 EDWARD WHITNEY
Edward Whitney appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open-competitive examination for Veteran's Service Officer (C4019C), Passaic County.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-39 VICTORIA JENKINS
Victoria Jenkins appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that she was not permanent in a title to which the examination was open for Supervising Environmental Specialist (Water Resources) (PS9342G), Department of Environmental Protection.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.

B-40 FU-GRAND LIN
Fu-Grand Lin appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was not permanent in the competitive division as of the closing date for the examination for Manager 4 Environmental Protection (Technical/Scientific/Engineering) (PS3933G), Department of Environmental Protection.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.

B-41 JOYCE PAUL
The Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of Community Affairs, requests that Joyce Paul's out-of-title work experience be accepted to qualify her for a prospective promotional examination for the title of Executive Assistant 1.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this request be granted.

B-42 TONI HILSIN
The appeal of Toni Hilsin, an Environmental Specialist (Waste Management) with the Department of Environmental Protection, concerning her layoff, effective July 8, 1994, for reasons of economy and efficiency, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Joseph F. Martone (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on July 26, 2001, recommending that the layoff be reversed. At its meeting of December 18, 2001, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.

ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.

B-43 REVISED PROPOSED MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2002
The revised Merit System Board Meeting Dates for the remainder of 2002 are submitted for the Board's approval.

ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the revised meeting dates.

B-44 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TITLES
The Manager, Division of Human Resource Management, on behalf of the Department of Corrections, requests the acceptance of out-of-title work experience of employees currently classified in the titles of Computer Operator 1, 2, and 3, and in the title of Communications Systems Technician 2, in order to qualify for either a lateral title change or a promotion, pending examination, to the Technical Assistant MIS, Technician MIS, Senior Technician MIS, and Technical Support Specialist 2 titles.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this request be granted.

B-45 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of February 20, 2002 are submitted for adoption.

ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the minutes of its meeting of
February 20, 2002.

B-46 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Leroy Douglas
County of Burlington
Department of Corrections
List Removal

Donald Edson
East Jersey State Prison
Department of Corrections
Removal

Douglas Grossman
Department of Labor
Release at the end of working test period

Brenda Hopewell
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
Department of Human Services
20-day suspension

Denise Jarman
County of Cumberland
Country Manor
Removal

ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.

There being no further business before the Merit System Board, the meeting was adjourned to convene on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.

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IDA L. CASTRO
COMMISSIONER
MERIT SYSTEM BOARD